St. Augustine

Known as the Nation's Oldest City, St. Augustine has a rich history that spans nearly 450 years. From charming cobblestone streets to ghosts and gravestones to walking high above some of the world's largest alligators, there is a bit of something for everyone. Here are just some of the must-see tours and attractions that St. Augustine has to offer.

Recommended St. Augustine Tours

Ghost and Gravestones Tour of St. Augustine
Board the Trolley of the Doomed and explore the spooky side of St. Augustine with your very own ghost guide as you relive the haunted tales and legends found only in historic St. Augustine.

Holly Jolly Nights of Lights Trolley Tour
Nothing will get you in the holiday spirit quite like hot apple cider, homemade cookies, caroling and a million tiny, twinkling white lights. Join fellow revelers as you tour the historic district with your complimentary magical viewing glasses amidst a festive trolley tour.

Gilded Age Package
One of the most extensive tour packages available, the Gilded Age Package features a three-day Old Town Trolley Pass with admission to Flagler's Legacy Tour, Villa Zorayda Museum, the Old Jail, Oldest Store Museum Experience, Lightner Museum and the St. Augustine History Museum. The perfect experience for any shutterbug or history buff.

Old Town Trolley Tour
This one-hour tour features 23 stops and more than 100 points of interest in the Old City. Climb aboard as knowledgeable conductors share the history of St. Augustine from the Fountain of Youth and Lightner Museum to Flagler College and historic St. George Street.

Top Rated St. Augustine Attractions

St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Founded in 1893, the alligator farm has entertained millions of visitors for well over a century. From rare albino alligators and native swamp exhibits to Maximo, a 1,250-pound crocodile, there is never a dull moment to be had. Check out the park's thrilling new zip line attraction, Crocodile Crossing, with two challenging courses across seven acres.

Fountain of Youth
Encompassing 15 acres of beautiful waterfront property, the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is the original site of the Nation's Oldest City. It's also considered Florida's oldest attraction. Spend hours at the Park touring historically accurate Timucuan structures, lush gardens and living history exhibits with professional reinactors.

Lightner Museum
Step back in time as you catch a glimpse into 19th century daily life in what was once the opulent Alcazar Hotel where you will find hundreds of relics of America's Gilded Age including costumes, furnishings, instruments and even the stained glass work of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

St. Augustine History Museum
A combination of historical displays and private collections, it only makes sense that the Nation's Oldest City would feature a history museum. Visit the Spanish sunken treasure room and a Florida Cracker trading post as you hear fascinating stories about the Native Americans, Spanish Galleons and pirates of the Revolutionary War.

Discover the latest and the best Time Saving Miracles from the Turn of the Century in St. Augustine's Oldest Store Museum Experience. It isn't simply a museum, it is an interactive experience with actors portraying characters you would have met in the 1908 store, with over 100,000 items!

America's first Wax Museum invites you to experience over 150 figures from History to
Hollywood! Take a picture with your favorite entertainer, introduce yourself to King Henry
VIII and his wives, test your knowledge with the inventors, presidents and leaders of history. Potter's offers something for everyone.

At the St Augustine History Museum, a combination of historical displays and private collections bring over 400 years of Florida history to life. Guests can visit the Spanish sunken treasure room, a Timucan Indian Village and a Florida Cracker trading post.

Welcome to St. Augustine's most inviting Historic Attraction: the Fountain of Youth Attraction. Explore what Archaeology tells us about this very important site. See the exhibits, hear the stories, taste the water and step into the past.

Experience centuries of St. Augustine's rich history, brought to life at the Colonial Quarter-the revitalized two-acre signature attraction in the heart of downtown with living history demonstrations, graphical stories, dining, shopping and interactive activities, including climbing a 35-foot watchtower.

Guides take you back in time to Military Hospital life you would have experienced had you been a patient during the Colonial Spanish period (1784-1821) in St. Augustine, Florida in the Spanish Military Hospital Museum.

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum features the world's largest and most exclusive collection of authentic pirate artifacts dating back to the 16th century, award-winning interactive and educational exhibits; Disney-designed exhibits, and rarely-seen shipwreck treasures from the vault of the Florida Division of Historical Resources.

Visit an architectural masterpiece built by Franklin Smith in 1883, and how it's construction literally changed the way St. Augustine would look forever. Explore an extensive art & antique collection including an ancient Egyptian rug over 2400 years old!

This ticket includes admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame Museum and A Round on the 18-hole natural grass putting course. The museum houses interactive exhibits along with historic and personal artifacts which honor and celebrate golf's greatest players.